Josh Stacey in for Nick and joined by Jonathan Harding of the Racing Post to reflect on the action over the weekend, starting with Shes Perfect's demotion to second pace in yesterday's French 1000 Guineas. Her trainer and owner Charlie Fellowes and Basher Watts share their thoughts and ask for answers with regards to Barzalona's riding tactics in the later stages. Then Anthony Dunkley takes a look at this week's Preakness Stakes before retiring jockey Max Kendrick shares what's next for him out of the saddle.
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The Saturday Edition - Ep 162
After a fabualous three days of racing on the Roodee where Aidan O'Brien totally dominated the Classic trials Charlotte Greenway recaps on his reaction to these performances as well as his comments on The Lion In Winter, ahead of his return to action at York next week. Richard Hannon is hoping that Nightime Dancer will prove his Derby credentials at Lingfield this weekend and explains why he thinks he could be under rated before Charlie Fellowes looks ahead to his two runners in France's equivalent of the 1000 & 2000 Guineas at Deauville on Sunday.
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Ep 1262 - Aidan starts to shuffle Derby pack
Nick - at Badminton Horse Trials - is joined by Racing Post senior writer Lee Mottershead to spin through the latest racing news. Today's guests include Aidan O'Brien, reflecting on a typically dominant Chester May Festival, and Richard Hannon, bidding to halt the ballydoyle dominance in the Lingfield Derby Trial. Plus, breeder Colin Bryce on the dropping foal crop, Project Pace and solutions for the sport. TPD's Adam Mills gives his verdict on the Classic Trials so far, while we introduce you to Mason Paetel, the star 16 year old apprentice sponsored by the podcast this season.
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Ep 1261 - For He's a Jolly Good Fellowes!
Nick is joined by ITV Racing and Sky Sports host Matt Chapman for news and insight from around the racing world. Matt has the last word on the Shoemark/Gosden story, before we move on to talk to Charlie Fellowes about his two Classic runners in France this weekend. Plus, NTF CEO Paul Johnson rails against the BHA's policy to delete small field handicaps, while Owen Burrows gives the lowdown on all his stable stars, including Falakayeh, Nakheel, Gethin and Anmaat. Ben Atkins has the weekly Pointing update plus 1/ST SVP Peter Rotondo on Gulfstream's Royal Ascot qualifiers this weekend and a look ahead to the Preakness.
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Ep 1260 - EXCLUSIVE: Shoemark loses Gosden job
Nick is joined by Jane Mangan to discuss the latest from around the racing world. They lead with the news that Kieren Shoemark has lost his job as number one rider to the Gosdens following his ride on Field of Gold. Thady Gosden explains the decision. Also today, NBC's Randy Moss on Sovereignty missing the Preakness and the future of the Triple Crown, plus Adrien Cugnasse on a political storm engulfing French racing, and JA McGrath reports from Hong Kong.
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